Section 53179.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 53179.

in effect

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter. (a) “District” means the area of land included within an integrated financing district established pursuant to this chapter. (b) “Financing act” means the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code), the Vehicle Parking District Law of 1943 (Part 1 (commencing with Section 31500) of Division 18 of the Streets and Highways Code), the Parking District Law of 1951 (Part 4 (commencing with Section 35100) of Division 18 of the Streets and Highways Code), the Park and Playground Act of 1909 (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 38000) of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 4 of this code), the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of this title), the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (Chapter 6.4 (commencing with Section 54703) of Part 1 of Division 2 of this title), and the so-called facilities benefit assessment levied by the charter city of San Diego or any substantially similar assessment levied for the same purpose by any other charter city pursuant to any ordinance or charter provision. (c) “Fund” means the District Reimbursement Fund created pursuant to Section 53197. (d) “Landowner” or “owner of land” has the same meaning as in the financing act employed in conjunction with this chapter. (e) “Legislative body” means the legislative body, governing board, or board of directors of any local agency. (f) “Local agency” means any city or county, whether general law or chartered, special district, school district, joint powers entity created pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1, or any other municipal corporation or district.

References

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 5000.

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 10000.

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 8500.

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 22500.

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 31500.

referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 35100.

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 38000.

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 53311.

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 54703.

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 53197.

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 6500.

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